African Center for Community Development

Since beginning operations in 2019, the African Center for Community Development (ACCD) has served as a “home away from home” for African immigrants and refugees, connecting them with resources for community integration, family stability, cultural exchange, and economic opportunity and upward mobility.

The African Center for Community Development (ACCD) provides culturally relevant initiatives that foster grassroots community building, create pathways for African immigrants and refugees to thrive, and promote business development for this uniquely underrepresented population in Dane County. ACCD accomplishes its mission by offering a wide range of programs and services for all ages: social and cultural programming for older adults, housing and employment navigation, culturally relevant children’s and youth programming, small business capacitation and coaching, women’s empowerment network, dialogue group for healthy family relationships, resource navigation and language assistance, and Africa Talks community lecture series.